Teletherapy for New York

Book with me now by clicking on my website. provide supportive, strength-based therapy for clients facing a variety of mental health challenges. Whether you have a specific issue or are curious to explore yourself more, I will support you in diving deeper into yourself and the world around you to release old patterns and habits, identify places you feel stuck or held back, and create the life you want to be living. My style is warm and affirming with an emphasis on empowering clients. I value down-to-earth communication, humor when appropriate, and authenticity.

Are you looking to break generational trauma cycles? Escape negative thought patterns and cope with stress or anxiety? Women who have worked with me report that they are able to think more clearly, "zoom out" on their lives to see things from a new perspective, and make decisions that are aligned with their values. They are able to respond rather than react to stressors. They feel they are becoming their own definition of their “best selves”. I help women break the cycles that they have felt stuck in.

I am a licensed psychotherapist with substantial experience working with individuals and families who are impacted by trauma, stress, and anxiety. I specialize in emotion regulation, managing anxiety, stressors in the home, behavior modification, and strengthening self esteem.

Have you been feeling down or anxious? Do you have marital/relationship stressors and feel like things will never change? Does your child experience behavioral challenges and/or has a hard time communicating/socializing with peers? Perhaps parenting has been overwhelming and you need a safe space to talk and find new ways to manage your emotions and situations?

“I’m so tired but I can’t sleep. I lie awake at night feeling paralyzed and unable to breathe…my body feels hot, my stomach hurts and my heart races. I replay every embarrassing or shameful moment of my day…of my life… on repeat in my mind; I feel like a failure. I’m convinced that everyone is judging me. ‘What if…’ thoughts consume me. I never feel good enough!” Sound familiar? If you are tired of avoiding things, people pleasing, numbing, striving for perfection, worrying about everything…you are in the right place. I can help.

Dr. Gabor Mate said, "Children don't get traumatized because they are hurt. They get traumatized because they're alone with the hurt." I work with children and their caretakers to help them feel less alone with their "hurt". When a child's behavior or emotional state is interfering with their daily lives they are communicating a need. It is my goal to help children and families understand the needs so they can find peace and joy in their lives. My 30 years of experience has given me the opportunity to work with a wide range of childhood experiences and a diverse population of children.

I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist providing Art therapy, Psychotherapy and EMDR. I believe in a therapeutic relationship that creates a safe, empathic and supportive space where you can be heard. I work with children, teens and adults integrating art - making, talk therapy, EMDR, sand tray, mind and body approach. The therapy is tailored and individualized based on your needs.

Are you or your tween/teen struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, school or work related issues, parenting, relationship issues, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need help from a licensed professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges including: Depression Anxiety & Stress Management Social & Emotional/Emotional Intelligence Skill Building with children & teens Maternal Mental health, Post partum depression/anxiety,Pregnancy loss & fertility issues,Parenting issues,Major Life Transitions Relationship Issues, and more

Therapy is a powerful tool for reflection and change. Whether working with children, teens, or adults, my approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. Sometimes we become stuck in painful or unsatisfying ways of being and need a safe space to learn about ourselves, heal, and grow. Issues I commonly work with include behavioral concerns, relationships, life transitions, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I work with clients to understand the impact of past experiences on the present, but also focus on the here-and-now in session and incorporate breathing and meditation practices to cope with everyday stress.

Twila Are you falling apart? Or did you try to put yourself back together and have left over pieces? Either way may make you feel vulnerable . It can be uncomfortable, unsettling, and anxiety-provoking. I’m more of a holistic counselor which means I am not quick to assume you need medicine. That might mean we talk about food, sleep, spirituality, mindfulness, music, and moving your body.

Hello, my name is Becca Leitman, and I am an Adoption, Grief and Loss specialist, offering individualized and family counseling services. I have over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents and families formed through domestic and international adoption and foster care. I provide caring, specialized treatment in: adoption/foster care issues, birth family relationships and their subsequent reunions, children of divorce, trauma recovery, depression, sexual abuse, grief and loss, identity struggles, anxiety, anger management, and cross-cultural adjustments. I treat each client with deep empathy, and approach therapy from a psychodynamic and interpersonal therapeutic lens.

I am Now offering Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.

I have a lot of experience working with trauma/adjustment and sexual/gender identity. I like working with children, families, teens, and young adults. If you're trying to figure out who you are or if you've been through something difficult - I'm here for you.

I provide Body/Mind/Spirit Trauma Resolution tx that facilitates emotional & physiological healing, empowering clients to learn self compassion as they rewrite their life narrative. We often move through our old stories that influence our present. As an experienced practitioner of Somatic Experiencing (SE), and Psychodrama, I use body based action methods to bring clients into the heart of their stories. SE brings awareness to the connection between sensations and affect to free up the tangles in the nervous system caused by traumatic events that can result in living out of alignment with our true nature.

You are feeling STUCK, and a block keeps happening that keeps you from moving forward in life. You have lived so much life, but memories, shame, and those tough feelings come back to remind you more than you care to admit. Life has thrown you huge curveballs, and yet you can’t figure out why you struggle with everyday tasks as simple as making a clarity-filled decision. Not only that, but your body reminds you often of the stress it is under- even when you’ve done every coping skill you can think of. Breathing? Nope. Counting to ten? Forget it. You deserve to dig deeper. You deserve to rip off the band-aids.

Our reactions to the world are influenced by our experiences. For me it’s meant transitioning from city life in Brooklyn & NYC to quieter moves upstate in the Hudson Valley; it’s meant growing from a young adult into family life & active mother of 3; and changing gears to be able to support and treat youngsters and adults in a way that best serves each of them. I've spent most of my career servicing children, teens and their families in emotional, behavioral, academic & psychiatric capacities. I've supported kids and teens through mental illness, trauma, developmental delays, learning issues,

You’ve been looking for someone to help you you feel better - emotionally, physically and energetically. The anxiety and past hurts have taken their toll and you are tired and worn out. I help people who need a different way, beyond just talking about the past, to heal their anxiety and pain. Don't worry, I won't put you into the "one size fits all" therapy plan. Rather, together with you, we map out a plan using creative & science based methods to help you! Most of my clients reach out seeking relief from toxic family of origins, and I help them find a way to release the pain, let go of the burdens and shake off the sadness.

Please use email for new client inquiries, accepting clients between the hours of 8a-2p only). Children express themselves most naturally through play and art, especially when words are difficult and fail to capture the emotions they may be experiencing. Creative play and art therapy interventions to help children explore therapy in a fun, safe and natural environment. Individual sessions allow children to become comfortable in therapy while exploring the power of play and the creative process.

You are at the point where you know something has to change, but the question still remains, Who is going to help me? You want a therapist who is trained in how to help, who won’t get overwhelmed by the emotions or the experiences and who gives you confidence and a knowing that life can be better. As a therapist I approach healing by combining both science and art. My toolkit is full of science based methods, EMDR, as well as creative and cognitive approaches to help you heal and build hope. Working with you, I’ll challenge you to be open to explore the silly, the weird, the embarrassing and challenging experiences life brings.